Ministries
From the youngest learners to lifelong members, the life of St. Luke's runs all through the week. Here's how to get connected. Questions about any of these? Email churchoffice@stlukeslutheranchurch.org.
After the Children's Message, kids head to Luke's Learners for a Bible lesson and songs, rejoining for Communion. Our Great Achievers Preschool serves ages 8 weeks through Pre-K, 7am-6pm weekdays.
Great Achievers Preschool →Middle and high school youth meet twice a month after worship for fellowship, study, and service. Confirmation runs in 7th and 8th grade, and the ELCA hosts a national Youth Gathering every three years.
Year-round activities for the whole family: the Cinco de Mayo potluck and Back to School Bash, the Christmas pageant, the Easter egg hunt, and more.
The Adult Bible Class meets Sundays at 11:15am for study and discussion, and the Social Seniors plan fun outings for fellowship beyond Sunday morning.
Social Seniors (55+) gather monthly for plays, museums, and lunches. We also connect seniors to trusted home-repair help through First Richardson Helpers and Plain-O Helpers.
Five simple activities for each fruit of the Spirit: a slow snack for patience, a compliment circle for kindness, a joy jar. Print a card and try one this week.
Browse the cards →Fifty ways to meet God outdoors, grouped by earth, water, fire, air, and the plants and animals around you. From bonfires to bare feet in the grass to remembering your baptism in the rain.
Browse the cards →Led by Dale Dietert, our music brings together the choir, SMU student choristers, and added musicians for festival services, all on the historic Schudi pipe organ.
Ways to make ourselves available to God: the Active Prayer, Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, Welcoming Prayer, the Finger Labyrinth, and the Blessing of the Pets. An outdoor labyrinth sits in the garden by Belt Line Rd.
Affiliated with Women of the ELCA. Activity Day (first Thursday) assembles quilts and kits for Lutheran World Relief; Women's Circles meet for monthly Bible study; and the Holy Readers Book Club gathers by Zoom.
The Men's Breakfast meets the last Saturday of the month for great food, conversation, and the occasional guest speaker. St. Luke's also proudly hosts VFW Post #3530.
A support group for parents of children of any age who struggle with mental health. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00pm, led by Scott and Katie.
We serve as God's hands in Richardson and beyond. There are always concrete ways to help feed neighbors, welcome strangers, and work for justice.
All the change in the offering plate is collected to make sack lunches, supplemented with socks, toothbrushes, and other necessities.
Good food. Warm welcome. No strings attached. First and third Saturdays, 8-10am, on the St. Luke's Dr. side. Free, because no one should go hungry.
We adopt families from the Preschool and donate toys to the Network of Community Ministries each Christmas.
A team meets monthly, drawing on ELCA Advocacy resources and Faith in Texas to work for our neighbors.
We serve alongside trusted partners here in Richardson and around the world.
A group of churches supporting those in need in Richardson, with a food pantry, clothing closet, job counseling, and emergency rent assistance. We give and volunteer monthly.
thenetwork.org →Promotes understanding, respect, and unity among the diverse faiths of Richardson through education, fellowship, interfaith worship, and cooperative events.
Learn more →A multiracial, non-partisan, faith-based community organization that strives for social justice across Dallas and Richardson.
faithintx.org →Works with churches and school districts to address urgent social challenges so that everyone's basic needs are met.
unitethechurch.org →Our Global Mission Team is developing a partnership with Lutherans in Ethiopia, facilitated by member Pastor Sileshi Boranna. We also support ELCA World Hunger and God's Global Barnyard.
ELCA World Hunger →